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Add 10/63 and 20/56

10/63 + 20/56 is 65/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 56 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    10/63 = 10 × 8/63 × 8 = 80/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    20/56 = 20 × 9/56 × 9 = 180/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/504 + 180/504 = 80 + 180/504 = 260/504
  5. 260/504 simplified gives 65/126
  6. So, 10/63 + 20/56 = 65/126

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